Gang Violence — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which of the following BEST defines what a provider referral is?

A
An infected person notifies past sexual partners about their STI.
B
A testing facility notifies past sexual partners about an infected person's STI.
C
A testing facility requires an infected person to contact past sexual partners within 24 hours.
D
A testing facility provides forms for an infected person to fill out and mail to past sexual partners.
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Which of the following is the WORST option for a teenager who does NOT want to have sex?

A
insisting on stopping
B
leaving the situation
C
giving in to pressure
D
explaining reasons for not wanting to proceed
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Which statement BEST describes the negative effects that sexual activity can have on teens?

A
Teens can damage their reputation.
B
4 million US teens contract STIs each year.
C
750,000 teens get pregnant each year.
D
all of the above
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Why is it important to detect an HIV infection as early as possible?

A
to increase the patient's chances of being cured of the infection
B
to prevent the patient from unknowingly passing on the virus
C
to allow doctors the time needed to study the infection
D
to alert the community of the presence of the infection
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Why can't most STIs be transmitted through casual contact with people or contaminated objects?

Answer:

Most germs that cause STIs die quickly once they have left the human body. Objects like eating utensils, toilet seats, and swimming pools are generally safe under usual circumstances.

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How does one take personal responsibility when choosing healthy eating options? Select three options.

A
create a log of what one eats each day
B
increase one’s consumption of fast food
C
critique one’s diet for overall balance of key nutrients
D
identify personal barriers that prevent an individual from making poor food choices
E
eat only what is shown on television advertisements
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Which situation describes negative peer pressure?

M
Mia’s best friend offers her a cigarette.
O
Oliver’s friend tells him to drive more carefully.
G
Grace’s friends encourage her to be open with her parents.
D
Dylan’s teammates encourage him to attend basketball camp.
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How might expectations or rules at a job differ from those at your home?

Answer:

The rules at a job are generally more absolute, which means that you can get fired from your position for breaking the rules. While the rules at home may be strict, you usually will not be "fired" from your house. Depending on the job, you may or may not have more responsibility at work. You are also guaranteed a paycheck from your job, whereas you may or may not get an allowance for the work you do at home.

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Which step is first in the decision-making process?

A
taking action
B
weighing the evidence
C
identifying the decision
D
considering the alternatives
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Name three practices proven to be effective in lowering the risk of becoming infected with an STI.

Answer:

Abstinence, monogamy, regular testing for infection, avoiding drugs and alcohol, waiting until an older age to become sexually active, using protection, and open communication with partners are all practices proven to be effective in lowering the risk of becoming infected with an STI.

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In which situation is it best to ask for help?

A
when making a decision is fairly easy
B
when the circumstances seem dangerous
C
when the possible outcomes are unclear
D
when communication is likely to resolve the problem
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Look at the table of nutrients and calories in different foods.What conclusion can be drawn from this table?

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A
People can calculate caloric output from the foods they eat.
B
People can critique the quality of nutrients they consume in a diet.
C
People can quantify the percentage water received from eating food.
D
People can identify the most effective food for reducing chronic disease risk.
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Which disease is related to a malfunctioning pancreas?

A
lupus
B
type 2 diabetes
C
sickle cell disease
D
Huntington’s disease
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Which of the following is effective protection against STIs?

A
hormone shots
B
birth control pills
C
latex condoms
D
antibiotic gels

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